Learn to Program!

Why should you learn to program?

One of my favorite vides that describes why everyone should learn to program is from Code.org! Check it out:

ThoughtSTEM:Stephen Foster, Lindsey Handley and I have started a company called ThoughtSTEM that focuses on teaching 8-18 year old's STEM concepts. Through this company we offer After School Programs at schools throughout San Diego, Workshops every Sunday from 10am - 12pm and 2-4pm at UCSD and week-long summer camps throughout the whole summer. To find more information on how you can engage your child in learning something new, exciting and worthwhile visit our website at http://www.thoughtstem.com and like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ThoughtStem).

CodeSpells:Website:http://codespells.orgDescription: This is a 3D video game that teaches you Java Programming through a magical metaphor. A new version will be coming out February 2014.

Arduino:Website: arduino.ccDescription: This is a great way to learn programming by building circuits and programming them to do fun and interesting things like light up lights, make sound, and so much more!

Alice:Website: alice.orgDescription: This is a drag-and-drop
programming language that helps you learn complex computer science concepts. If
you download the application it comes with tutorials to help you out!

Scratch:Website: scratch.mit.eduDescription: This is also a drag-and-drop
programming language that helps you learn complex computer science concepts. If
you download the application you should be able to figure it out by playing
with it!

CodeAccademy:Website: codeacademy.comDescription: This is an online tutorial
that teaches you Python.